2025 Subaru Forester vs 2025 Honda CR-V Comparison
2025 Honda CR-V
How Does the New 2025 Subaru Forester Lineup Compare to the New 2025 Honda CR-V Lineup?
At A Crivelli Subaru, we want to make finding the perfect vehicle for you easy and straightforward, and with so many new SUVs to choose from now, it's important to know which one offers the things you want the most. The new Subaru Forester lineup delivers the comfort, convenience, and command you want as a driver, providing accommodations that make traveling anywhere around Fraklin, PA and beyond.
To help you understand what makes the new 2025 Subaru Forester lineup stand out from the crowd, we're going to compare it to one of its top competitors, the 2025 Honda CR-V. Both vehicles offer impressive similarities, but it's the differences that make the Subaru Forester a top choice for drivers in and around Franklin, PA.
| 2025 Subaru Forester | 2025 Honda CR-V | |
| Engine | 2.5-liter Flat-4 | 1.5-liter Inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 180 | 190 |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| EPA-Est. MPG (Cty/Hwy/Comb) | 26/33/291 | 26/31/282 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 3,000 lbs3 | 1,500 lbs3 |
| Standard Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic | Continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Standard Infotainment Display | 11.6-inch color touch screen | 7/9-inch color touch screen |
| Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | Yes | Yes |
2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Honda CR-V
Price
If you want the more affordable option, the Subaru Forester lineup is the way to go, offering a smaller starting price at just over $29m500 compared to the starting price of slightly over $30m00 for the Honda CR-V. You'll also get standard all-wheel drive in every new Forester model, which would set you back to nearly $33,000 in the CR-V lineup.
Performance
Whether you're facing inclement weather around Franklin, PA, taking on tough terrain off-road, or making your daily trip to work, you can do it all with greater confidence and ease in a new Subaru Forester SUV. That's because all the new Subaru Forester models come with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, providing you with the best possible traction, handling, and control by sending power to all four-wheels and automatically diverting it to the wheels with the most traction if any should slip. The new Honda CR-V lineup offers standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available on all models for an extra price.
The new Subaru Forester lineup has less horsepower and torque than the engine in the Honda CR-V. However, it has an advantage in its design. All Subaru Forester models have a Boxer engine, which uses horizontally opposed pistons that let it be placed lower in the engine bay, resulting in a lower center of gravity and better stability.
Subaru Forester Wilderness
The Subaru Forester lineup is already known for going off-road and providing you with the capability and confidence that you need to do so. However, the new Subaru Forester Wilderness models raise the bar, delivering many off-road upgrades that make traveling on the toughest terrain around Franklin, PA and across the country easier and more enjoyable. The Forester Wilderness models have 9.2-inches of ground clearance, extra body cladding, front skid plates, all-terrain tires and wheels, plus much more. The Honda CR-V lineup doesn't have a comparable model.
Size
You can fit passengers and cargo comfortably in any new Subaru Forester models. All the new Forester models have 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, letting front and rear passengers stretch out and enjoy every outing around Pennsylvania and across the country. The new Honda CR-V lineup has 105.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, which could lead to your rear passengers feeling cramped.
Safety
The Subaru Forester makes it easy to see anywhere you're going, as all models have standard LED steering-responsive headlights that turn with the wheel so you can illuminate the road ahead around corners. The Honda CR-V has a similar feature available but not standard.
Come See All Our New Subaru Forester Models Today
The only way to find out if a new Subaru Forester model is the best fit for you is to visit us at Crivelli Subaru and explore the lineup for yourself. You can schedule a test drive online or come shop around in person and we'll help connect you with the vehicle that's right for you.
1EPA estimated 26 city mpg with 2.5-liter Flat-4 engine and Continuously variable-speed automatic. Actual mileage may vary. EPA estimated 33 hwy mpg with 2.5-liter Flat-4 engine and Continuously variable-speed automatic. Actual mileage may vary.
2EPA estimated 26 city mpg with 1.5-liter Inline-4 engine and Continuously variable-speed automatic. Actual mileage may vary. EPA estimated 31 hwy mpg with 1.5-liter Inline-4Â engine and Continuously variable-speed automatic. Actual mileage may vary.
3When properly equipped. See dealer for details.
